Vertex

Biotechnology

AnalyticalChemistryPrincipalResearchAssociate

San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Analytical Chemistry Principal Research Associate at Vertex. Skills: Small molecule purification, Analytical characterization, SFC purification. Purify small molecules using HPLC. Purify small molecules using SFC”

Industry & Context.

Biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot purification issues; Troubleshoot assay issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's and 2+ years experience, Bachelor's and 5+ years experience, Equivalent combination of education and experience, Experience supporting small molecule discovery, Experience supporting medicinal chemistry programs, Hands-on experience with HPLC purification, Hands-on experience with SFC purification

Nice to Have

Emphasis on SFC expertise

What You'll Do.

Purify small molecules using HPLC

Purify small molecules using SFC

Develop SFC purification methods

Optimize SFC purification methods

Perform analytical testing

Confirm purity of compounds

Confirm identity of compounds

Confirm quality of compounds

Run small molecule property assays

Support project timelines

Support compound delivery needs

Improve lab workflows

Maintain accurate records

Communicate results to project teams

Support routine operation of chromatography instruments

Support maintenance of chromatography instruments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Medicinal chemists

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Communicate results

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